Unions will call on the NSW Government to urgently introduce wanding laws that will allow police to conduct non-invasive metal detection scans to proactively prevent knife crime from occurring.
Who:
When: 9:15am TODAY (Tuesday, 23 April 2024)
Where: Rear of NSW Parliament (TOK)
Contact: Elyssa King (PANSW) 0484 777 780
Earlier this week, Australia was shaken by an act ofterrorand mass violencewhen twogunmenopened fire on aChanukahcelebrationat Bondi Beach in Sydney. For the Alannah & Madeline Foundation’s founding patron, Walter Mikac, and manyother Australians,this tragedy reopens deep and painful wounds of the Port Arthur tragedy in 1996. Established in the shadows of Port Arthur almost 30 years ago, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation has advocated safe, strong and responsible gun laws, so that nomore familieshave toendure the pain of gun violence. In the three decades since Port Arthur, the Foundation has been working persistently to hold the line on the reforms…
The Doctors Union is deeply saddened by the tragic events at Bondi Beach. Our thoughts remain with the victims, their families, and the Jewish community who have been targeted in this tragic attack. We send our strength and solidarity to all those who are grieving. We extend our deepest thanks to the police, lifeguards, lifesavers, doctors, nurses, paramedics, and every worker in NSW who has responded to the terror attack at Bondi. With victims being cared for across nine hospitals in NSW, we know that our members are facing an incredibly distressing and confronting situation. Your commitment to your patients, your colleagues, and…
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is devastated by the horrific act of violence at Bondi Beach last night. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and the Jewish community. We extend our deepest condolences to them and all those affected by this terrible attack, at a place Australians know and love so dearly. While the details of this tragedy are still being investigated by authorities, it is a stark reminder of the urgent need for responsible gun safety measures. As an organisation dedicated to keeping children safe from violence, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to advocating for a…
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